Soft tissue fillers are off-the-shelf products that are injected into the skin to soften the appearance of wrinkles and facial scars. These fillers restore volume to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and deep folds such as smile lines (nasolabial folds). Similarly, depressed acne scars can be improved with fillers through volumetric replacement of damaged collagen. There are a variety of materials that can be used for this purpose, and the growing trend is to often combine or layer different materials in order to take advantage of their unique properties. Dr. Falk prefers substances that are similar in composition to elements normally found in the human body, such as hyaluronic acid (Restylane,™ Juvéderm TM), human collagen (Cosmoderm™ and Cosmoplast ™, and calcium-hydroxy-appetite (Radiesse™). The choice of materials depends on the specifics of the site, volume of correction and patient treatment goals.
Albany Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Falk or one of his physician associates performs all injectable procedures. The injectable materials are administered with fine needles. The face is often anesthetized with topical numbing agents and supplemental cooling. A series of small injections are used to target the precise location for augmentation. Ice is applied immediately post treatment. Patients are instructed that there may be some swelling and redness at the injection site, and lips have potential to swell more than other areas.
If you want to learn more about what The Center for Facial Plastic Surgery and Laser Skin Care of North Eastern New York can offer you, please take a look at our website and contact our facial plastic surgeon today to schedule a consultation about facial fillers.
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